Monessen’s Night Out draws large crowd to meet first responders
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 14, 2024
Police, firefighters and EMS providers were represented at the event. Monessen had its second Night Out Tuesday evening, with first responders welcoming kids and families to discuss what they do every...
Cultures gather at International Village
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
August 14, 2024
McKeesport’s annual celebration of entertainment and food will continue today and Thursday. International Village boasted a multicultural mix of cuisine and live entertainment on its opening night at ...
BVA hears presentation on facilities
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 14, 2024
It was suggested that Marion Elementary School may eventually need to be replaced. The Belle Vernon Area school board considered improvements to some district buildings at Tuesday’s meeting. Jon Thoma...
NBV park struck by vandals again
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 14, 2024
The latest incident involved a glass block window in the bathroom. Vandalism continues to be a problem at Community Bank Park in North Belle Vernon. At Tuesday’s meeting, council discussed the latest ...
Avoid the health care domino effect
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ACHIEVING WELLNESS WITH DR. EMILIO GALIS, DPT
August 14, 2024
By Emilio Galis For the MVI In today’s health-care climate, it seems many medical practices are spending less and less time with their patients, despite higher deductibles and copays. When a physician...
Broadband upgrades on track for completion, future projects eyed
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
By RICH CHOLODOFSKY Trib Total Media 
August 14, 2024
Installation of about 50 miles of fiber optic cable needed for high-speed internet access in remote areas of Westmoreland County is about 60% complete, officials said Tuesday. The $3.5 million project...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 14, 2024
The charges are related to an incident involving a non-verbal resident. Two staff members at an Elizabeth Township residential care facility are accused of abusing and endangering a client after an al...
Day belongs to children at McKeesport’s Village for Kids
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
August 13, 2024
The annual event, held before the start of International Village, is in its 15th year. Children’s laughter and excitement permeated throughout Renziehausen Park on a breezy Monday afternoon. Hundreds ...
Washington County Agricultural Fair off to ‘beautiful’ start
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 13, 2024
The return of the rodeo drew a large crowd Sunday night. The Washington County Agricultural Fair was buzzing Monday with the noises of farm animals and people enjoying everything the fair had to offer...
Ringgold investigates threats
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 13, 2024
The district issued a statement after threats were reported through the Safe2Say program. The Ringgold school district is investigating threats reported through Safe2Say involving students and the mid...
Arguments continue in Forward Township
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 13, 2024
Supervisors had heated exchanges on several topics Monday night. Forward Township residents who’ve packed meetings for the past several months have grown tired of bickering among supervisors. While re...
White Oak set for trash bill crackdown
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 13, 2024
The effort will start with the borough’s 15 largest delinquent accounts. Solicitor Ashley Puchalski told White Oak Council at Monday’s meeting that she will continue to pursue unpaid trash bills in th...
Couple accused of smuggling drugs into prison
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August 13, 2024
By RENATTA SIGNORINI Trib Total Media A husband and wife are accused of smuggling drugs into the Westmoreland County Prison by concealing them in a suit jacket needed for a court appearance, according...
Longtime Allegheny County judge dies at 77
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By By PAULA REED WARD Trib Total Media 
August 13, 2024
Jeffrey A. Manning presided over several high-profile cases. In court, whether as a prosecutor or judge, Jeffrey A. Manning controlled the room. With a commanding presence, deep knowledge of the rules...
Taste of Hawaii at Festival of Nations
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August 12, 2024
Zayna Benning, Jaelyn Caruso and Briella Wells helped out at the Hawaiian booth at Saturday’s Festival of Nations at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish. See more photos on A2. To purchase this photos and m...
Monessen eyes new website host
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
August 12, 2024
The city’s site was down for a few hours July 23 due to an outage. Monessen council discussed switching the city’s website to a different web host during Thursday’s meeting. “The City of Monessen web ...
ARCDD holds annual picnic at Palmer Park
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By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
August 12, 2024
The organization connects parents of children with developmental disabilities to resources as well as recreational activities. The Association for the Rights of Citizens with Developmental Disabilitie...
Some signs at football stadium may be replaced
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MONESSEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 12, 2024
The school board will see if any local businesses want to sponsor them. At Monessen’s school board meeting last week, there were early discussions of replacing some of the signage at the football stad...
Local school districts approved for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 12, 2024
It provides healthy food and promotes responsible nutrition choices. Pennsylvania students preparing to head back to class will receive fresh fruits and vegetables this year. On Friday, the state Depa...
Third-party candidates face Pa. ballot challenges
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August 12, 2024
Petitions argue that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his running mate and at least nine third-party candidates should not appear on Pennsylvania’s Nov. 5 general election ballot. By KATE HUANGPU, KATIE MEYER a...